How to Stop Feeling Behind as a Developer and Start Making Intentional Progress
Feeling behind is common in an early or mid-career developer role. This is how to replace vague anxiety with clear, intentional progress that actually compounds.
Essays
Longer form reflections on leadership, career, and the parts of work nobody really prepares you for.
Why “Always Be Learning” Is Bad Career Advice for Early Developers
Always be learning” sounds like good advice. For early developers, it often creates anxiety, distraction, and shallow growth. Here is a better way to think about learning.
I Thought Working Hard Was Enough Until My Developer Career Stalled
I believed working hard was enough to move my developer career forward. It was not. This is the moment I realized effort alone does not create growth, and what actually changed everything.
New Year’s Resolution for Tech Leaders: Fewer Promises, More Follow-Through
Every January we promise change. By February the same systems are still running the show. This year is about fewer promises and better leadership through focus, clarity, and boring habits that actually work.
Hard Work Isn’t the Problem, Misplaced Effort Is
Hard work is supposed to move your career forward. But for many developers, it stops working, and no one explains why. This post explores the quiet shift that happens as careers mature, and why effort alone isn’t what leads to senior roles.
I Finally Launched a YouTube Channel (And Yes, It’s Actually About Leadership)
I just launched my YouTube channel! You’ll find leadership shorts and long-form videos packed with real-world guidance for developers and tech leads. Subscribe and follow along as I take everything I’ve learned leading engineering teams and bring it to video.
The Complete Leadership Reading Guide (Your Master Index to the Series)
A complete index of the leadership reading series, including communication, culture, classic leadership foundations, and self-leadership. Your one-stop shop for every book recommendation.
Books That Help You Lead Yourself (Before Trying to Lead Anyone Else)
A practical, honest guide to the best books for leading yourself, focusing on habits, mindset, ego, and clarity. Perfect for leaders who want to grow before they try to lead others.
Books That Help You Build Stronger Teams & Healthier Culture
A practical, witty guide to the best books for building strong teams and healthy culture, especially for leaders who want less chaos and more trust on their team.
Books That Make You Better at Communication (and Less Likely to Accidentally Start a Fire)
The communication books every tech leader should read, practical, relatable, and guaranteed to help you avoid half the fires you accidentally start with unclear messages.